Sparky Anderson

In a 4-1 Tigers victory, Sparky Anderson becomes the first manager ever to win 100 games in a season in each league. As skipper of the 'Big Red Machine', his team won 108 games in 1975 and 102 in 1976.

Sparky Anderson

In a 4-1 Tigers victory, Sparky Anderson becomes the first manager ever to win 100 games in a season in each league. As skipper of the 'Big Red Machine', his team won 108 games in 1975 and 102 in 1976.

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